| Ministry/Division |
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Chief Adviser's Office |
| Agency |
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Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) Development Project |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Selection of Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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03.07.0000.056.11.011.2021-18 |
| Date |
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11/05/2021 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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31/05/2021 03:00 PM
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| Publication Date |
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11/05/2021
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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The consulting services (“the Services”) include :
Objectives:
Monitoring being one of the important management tools to track progress and achievements by a regular collection of information help facilitate organizations in decision making, ensure accountability, achieving results etc. Hence, a full-time monitoring and evaluation specialist will be engaged at Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)especially for Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujib Shilpa Nagar Development Project under PRIDE programme. The main objectives are:
• To review and assess progress towards objectives, identify problems and suggest remedial measures to achieve results as per plans.
• To schedule tracking the tasks and deliverables.
• To communicate progress to the management.
• To coordinate with the stakeholders, Central Coordinating Unit of Economic Relation Division (CCU-ERD) and The World Bank team.
Scope of Work:
BEZA is responsible for overall reporting to the World Bank and CCU- ERD with the approval of respective Project Director, on the project results and performance of the results framework and component wise Disbursement Link Indicators (DLIs) alongside Non-DLIs achievements. The M and E Specialist will guide the component lead & respective stakeholders of the project for collection of useful data and preparation of M&E report in a timely manner for submission to CCU- ERD & The World Bank for compilation. The scope of work of M&ES is given below:
• Develop an overall framework for the project M&E and Management Information System (MIS) aligned with project objectives and outcomes including Disbursement DLIs and also Non-DLIs activities.
• Prepare an M&E and MIS plan with particular focus on results as well as providing a framework for identifying, analyzing, documenting and disseminating lessons learned. In specific it should include:
? Calendar of M&E and MIS activities and timetable.
? Monitoring and evaluation responsibilities of different components and personnel.
? Detailed M&E and MIS budget.
? Mechanisms for physical and process monitoring of project activities.
? Collection of baseline data and ensure that all data have been collected in a timely manner.
? Implementation arrangement including collection methods, who collects and analyzes data and cost of collection, terms of reference for specific data collection activities and monitoring work plans (including progress reports on coverage or “reach” across beneficiary groups) to achieve the Project Development Objectives (PDO) level indicators and intermediate indicators target.
? Capacity building needs to implement the M&E and MIS plan; and
? Process to identify, analyze, document and disseminate lessons learned.
• Organize training in M&E for project staff and primary stakeholders with view of developing local M&E capacity. The training will specifically focus on the fundamental of M&E within the overall project M&E plan and promote a results-based approach to M&E, emphasizing result and impacts.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative report, Gantt Charts or others and report to meet compliance with the fiduciary requirements and also ensure compilation and reporting having received data from the stakeholders and preparation of regular M&E report, Progress Report for the project.
• Collect inputs to prepare/ update Project’s Operational Manual, Quarterly Progress Reports, Compliance Reports from stakeholders and submit to CCU-ERD and World Bank.
• Prepare a monthly & quarterly report of performance and submit it to PC, CCU-PRIDE with the approval of PD.
• Make a presentation on the performance during the quarterly meeting of the project.Schedule of Various Tasks of M&E Specialist under the Period of Contract
• Prepare monitoring tolls and schedule their usage for all three components: Throughout the contract
• Identify the potential risks related to project implementation and
prepare detailed plans to ensure risks are managed and opportunities: Throughout the contract
are realized.
• Support PD for the efficient management and smooth implantation of project: Throughout the contract activities.
• Arrange training on M&E’s for stakeholders and internal team for the capacity building of BEZA: Throughout the contract
• Coordinate with the third-party independent verification firm and CCU-ERD for smooth functioning of their assigned work especially for the DLIs part: Throughout the contract
• Undertake any other work (writing of meeting minutes, prepare comments on Aide Memoire):
as per requirements.
M&E Specialist Reporting Obligations under the Period of Contract
• Inception Report: To be submitted to PD, PRIDE Project, BEZA, within 21 days of start of the assignment
• Monthly Progress Report: To be submitted to CCU-ERD & World Bank with the approval of PD
• Quarterly Progress Report: To be submitted to CCU-ERD & World Bank with the approval of PD
• Quarterly Results Framework Report: To be submitted to CCU-ERD and World Bank with the approval of PD
• Special Types of Reports: Any Reports as per requirements of PD, World Bank & Other Stake Holders and database management etc. |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Educational Qualifications
The candidate should possess Masters in Statistics, Economics, other Social Science/MBA/Engineering or relevant subjects. Must have experience in M&E work and MIS; higher studies in project management or MIS will be given preference.
Experiences
The M&E should have at least 06 (six) years’ experience with:
• The logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches:
• M&E methods and approaches (including qualitative and participatory).
• Planning, design and implementation of M&E system (including DLIs will be preferable).
• Training in M&E and MIS development and implementation and/or facilitation learning-oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders.
• Systematic analysis of data & information, report writing, establishment of MIS. Experience in donor funded development projects will be additional qualification.
• Knowledge and experience in auditing, data management and result-Based Monitoring (RBM) will be an advantage. |
| Other Details (if applicable) |
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a) The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedure set out in the ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016, Revised November 2020’.
b) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Encouraged |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| IC-14-BSMSN-BEZA |
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BEZA Office located at Dhaka |
July/2021 |
June/2022 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Abdullah Al Mahmud Faruk |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Monem Business District, Level-12, 111, Bir Uttam C.R. Datta Road, Dhaka-1205 |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 00880 2 9632462, Fax : , Email : bangabandhu.shilpanagar.project@gmail.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
